Burglary in Hernando County, Florida
151 cases (2025) · Hernando County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Hernando County convicted 84.8% of burglary defendants—the highest rate across most Florida counties, reflecting aggressive prosecution. Dismissals occurred in just 1.3%, slightly below the 1.5% statewide average. The 9.9% withheld adjudication rate (guilt found, no formal conviction) fell far below the statewide 13.1%. Diversion was limited to 4.0% of cases versus 2.3% statewide.
Confinement was severe: 64.2% faced prison and 12.6% faced jail time. Average sentences reached 996 days with probation averaging 1,007 days. Unlike most counties, only 25.2% relied on public defenders, indicating a more economically diverse defendant population.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Burglary charge in Hernando County makes it in front of a judge. Of 495 prosecutor decisions on Burglary charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 15.2% — below the 31.2% statewide rate. These decisions happen early in a case, before trial.
Source: Florida Department of Law Enforcement, State Attorney case data (2023-2025). Rates are per charge, not per defendant — a dropped charge often reflects a plea agreement on another charge in the same case, not the case going away. Percentages are of charges receiving a prosecution decision; transfers between courts are excluded. Court outcome data on this page is a separate dataset covering cases that reached disposition. Statewide charging patterns: The Florida Prosecution Report.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 84.8% of 151 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 151 cases · 2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com
Sentencing Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2025)
Confinement-type detail below is computed across all available years (2023-2025).
| Confinement Type | Count | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 373 | 3.9 years |
| County Jail | 55 | 10.5 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Burglary sentencing in Hernando County.
Counsel Analysis (2025)
Demographics (2025)
Demographic data reflects systemic patterns in the criminal justice system and should not be used to draw conclusions about any racial or ethnic group. Disparities may reflect differences in policing, prosecution, and socioeconomic factors rather than actual crime rates.
| Race | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77 | 74.0% | 1.3% |
| Black | 74 | 95.9% | 1.4% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 195 | 89.7% | 1.0% | 3.9 years |
| 2024 | 178 | 87.1% | 2.2% | 3.7 years |
| 2025 | 151 | 84.8% | 1.3% | 2.7 years |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 426 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 55 |
| Felony | First Degree punishable by life | 42 |
| Felony | First Degree | 1 |
Related Charges in Hernando County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 1,104 | 70.0% | 2.7% |
| Larceny / Theft | 601 | 52.7% | 1.3% |
| Traffic Offense | 839 | 73.8% | 0.4% |
| Battery | 441 | 54.2% | 2.3% |
| Other | 419 | 63.0% | 2.4% |
| Resisting Officer | 286 | 75.5% | 1.0% |
| Trespassing | 228 | 88.2% | 1.3% |
| DUI | 226 | 97.3% | 0.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Burglary in Hernando County?
The guilty rate is 84.8% based on 151 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Burglary in Hernando County?
Adjudication is withheld in 9.9% of cases (2025). This is a Florida-specific outcome where the court finds guilt but does not formally convict, allowing the defendant to avoid a conviction record under FL Statute 948.01.
What is the average sentence for Burglary in Hernando County?
The average sentence is 2.7 years, with an average fine of $838 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
25.2% of defendants use a public defender, while 0.0% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Burglary in Hernando County, Florida (2025). Based on 151 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/burglary/hernando
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Hernando County. "Guilty" includes all cases where the defendant was found guilty. "Adjudication withheld" is a Florida-specific disposition where guilt is found but the court withholds formal adjudication under FL Statute 948.01. "Dismissed" includes all cases dismissed by the court or prosecution.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 151 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com